The thickness of the gel layer has a profound effect on cure rate. It is far better to use three or four coats rather than one or two thick coats. thin coat allow much light can penetrate the layer, thus reducing shrinkage. Shrinking is normal, but above 12% causing many problems, such as lifting, cracking and other types of service interruption. Gel shrinking product increased to 20%. Clients can sometimes feel the effects of excessive shrinking, commented that the enhancements may feel 'tight' or complained of throbbing and / or sensation of heat on the nail. These symptoms may occur immediately or up to 24 hours after application, and depends entirely on how much to shrink the gel. Excessive shrinkage is not only unpleasant, it can cause damage or trauma to the nail. Excessive shrinkage can hit the nail plate, causing it to 'pop' free from the song that holds the nail. After the separation has occurred, with easy travel to and infection of the nail plate can occur in the space between the nail plate and nail. Other causes of trauma on-filing, heavy abrasive and high-speed exercise, over-priming or using nails that are too long for the client's life style, activity level and nail plate shape.
Depreciation can be minimized by applying a few, thin layer of gel. Clients with a thin, broken nail plate easily injured by excessive shrinkage and other trauma. Remember, the client pays you to care for their nails first, then give them a wonderful enhancement. Keep natural nail plate and surrounding skin healthy, and they tend not to have problems. Always read, understand and follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper preparation, application, curing and finishing your gel products. The success of this service is entirely up to YOU!
The thickness of the gel layer has a profound effect on cure rate. It is far better to use three or four coats rather than one or two thick coats. thin coat allow much light can penetrate the layer, thus reducing shrinkage. Shrinking is normal, but above 12% causing many problems, such as lifting, cracking and other types of service interruption. Gel shrinking product increased to 20%. Clients can sometimes feel the effects of excessive shrinking, commented that the enhancements may feel 'tight' or complained of throbbing and / or sensation of heat on the nail. These symptoms may occur immediately or up to 24 hours after application, and depends entirely on how much to shrink the gel. Excessive shrinkage is not only unpleasant, it can cause damage or trauma to the nail. Excessive shrinkage can hit the nail plate, causing it to 'pop' free from the song that holds the nail. After the separation has occurred, with easy travel to and infection of the nail plate can occur in the space between the nail plate and nail. Other causes of trauma on-filing, heavy abrasive and high-speed exercise, over-priming or using nails that are too long for the client's life style, activity level and nail plate shape.
